Role Profile
Role Details
Job Title
Directorate
Teacher of Home Economics
Community
Grade &
Salary Range
Location
£26,895 - £35,763
Service
Reporting
to
Hours
Education
Head Teacher
35 Hours
East Dunbartonshire Council – Lenzie Academy
Role Purpose
To carry out the duties of a teacher, as detailed in the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers Handbook of Conditions of
Service (Part 2 Sections 2.2 and 2.3) under the direction of the Head Teacher, or delegate.
Role Accountabilities & Key Activities
Teaching
(a) to teach assigned classes
(b) to prepare lessons and courses in line with agreed school procedures for planning, preparation and correction
(c) to assess, record and report on the work of pupils
Staff Development
(a) to participate in staff development opportunities in response to school, stage/departmental and personal needs
(b) to contribute to the professional development of colleagues, including probationary and student teachers
Curriculum Development
(a) to contribute to the development of school curriculum
(b) to participate in national, local authority and school practices in relation to the assessment of pupils
(c) to participate in the monitoring and evaluation of curricular programmes
Resource Organisation
(a) to make appropriate use of all resources, including teaching materials, equipment and accommodation;
(b) to ensure that appropriate classroom procedures are observed in relation to the health and safety of pupils
(c) to contribute to the evaluation and development of teaching materials and other resources
Communication
(a) to report and discuss pupils’ progress with their parents/carers
(b) to report and to discuss pupils’ progress as requested by other organisations which have a statutory function relating to
the care of children
(c) to provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues relating to their education
(d) to participate in effective communication with colleagues
Corporate Life of the School
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
to contribute to the formulation and implementation of the school development plan
to participate in the administration and organisation of the school
to promote and maintain good order and discipline among pupils
to promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils
to contribute to the establishment of a caring ethos which values all pupils, their parents and their community
Role Profile: Secondary Teacher Role Profile
Department: Community
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Context
Location:
Lenzie Academy
Mobility:
(If the role is required to operate
from more than one location or to
work between locations, this
should be stated)
Terms & Conditions
Applicable to the Role:
(please tick as appropriate)
Single Status
Craft
SNCT/LNCT

Role Status:
Permanent

(Please tick as appropriate)
Temporary
Casual
Sessional
Working Hours:
(per week)
35 hours
37 hours
Other (please
specify)

Maximum 35 hours. Hours will be determined by each vacancy
Mon
Work Pattern:
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun
Start Time
Finish Time
Unpaid Break
Total Daily Hours
Non-fixed work
pattern (e.g.
annualised
hours)
(please describe)
Mon
Shift Pattern:
(Insert the shift pattern – days to be
worked, hours per day, over how
many weeks)
Days to be worked
No of hours to be
worked per day
Over how many weeks
Other relevant
information
52 Weeks/Term-Time
52 Weeks
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
Sun

(please tick as appropriate):
Term time 39 Weeks
Term time 41.8 Weeks
Requirement to work out with
normal work/shift pattern:
Term time (other)
(please specify number
of weeks)
Yes
If ‘yes’ please give
details

As agreed through 35 hour working week collegiate calendar
There will be occasions when duties will be required to be carried
out beyond the normal school day for teachers. Staff are required
to carry out their responsibilities to the extent that it is necessary for
their effective discharge. The execution of such duties will therefore
require a professional commitment beyond the normal working day
/ week / and / or school year as appropriate.
No
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Department: Community
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Is this role suitable for Job
Share:
Contractual Overtime
Requirements:
(Does this role require to have
contractual overtime? If so, state
the number of contractual overtime
hours per week here)
Stand-By Rota:
(Will this role be subject to a standby rota?) – (Please tick as
appropriate)
Yes
No
If ‘no’ please give
details
Not Applicable

Yes
Please Specify no of
Hours (per week)
Yes
If Yes, describe
frequency
No
Externally Funded:
Yes
(Is the role externally funded? If so,
from which funding stream?)(Please tick as appropriate)
If Yes, specify the
funding stream
If Yes, specify length of
funding
No
Flexible Working Hours
Scheme:
Yes
(Will the Council’s Flexible Working
Hours Scheme apply to this role?) –
(Please tick as appropriate)
No
Disclosure:
Not Applicable
(Is a disclosure check required? If
so, what level?) – (Please tick as
appropriate)
Standard



Enhanced
Other (please specify)
Criminal Convictions:

PVG
No
Are there any criminal convictions
that apply to the role? If so, state
the reasons why)
Proper Officer:
No
(If the role has proper officer
accountabilities - describe these
here)
Politically Restricted:
No
(If the role is politically restricted,
please give details)
Key Relationships
As a frontline member of staff, key relationships will be with pupils, staff, parents, senior management of the school and other
professions.
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Department: Community
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Personal Specification – Teacher of Home Economics
Personal
Specification
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
(Occupational –
Minimum
Experience)
EDUCATION/
TRAINING
(Educational –
Minimum
Qualifications)
PERSONAL
QUALITIES
DRIVING LICENCE
Essential

Knowledge, understanding and recent experience of the curriculum at all
stages

Awareness of a wide range of learning and teaching strategies and
resources, and an understanding of how to use these to enhance the
learning environment for all pupils

Knowledge and understanding of key educational policies and priorities at
national and local level

Practical application of knowledge and understanding across the key areas
of the role

Organisational awareness and knowledge of internal and external drivers

Demonstrable excellent classroom teaching skills, including planning,
organisation and prioritisation of work requirements with ability to act as a
model of good practice in these areas

Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to
tailor communication to the needs of the audience
Desirable
 Experience of involvement
in implementing Curriculum
for Excellence
 Experience of working with
pupils with Additional
Support Needs

Demonstrable capacity
to plan, assess and
moderate in line with
current guidance

Demonstrable
commitment to
developing pupils’ wider
achievements

Ability to monitor and evaluate practice, including participation in won and
whole school self evaluation

Demonstrable numeracy, diagnostic and analytical skills

Demonstrable commitment to supporting pupils, including identifying and
planning to meet Additional Support Needs

Proven experience in successful teaching across age and ability range

Experience of using collaborative approaches in learning and teaching,
including co- operative learning

Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies
 Evidence of success in
planning and delivery of
lessons

As required by the General Teaching Council for Scotland
 Additional professional
qualification(s)

Willingness and ability to work on own initiative whilst balancing service
responsibilities

Ability to work as an effective member of a team

Commitment to personal and professional development

Caring and courteous approach to dealing with pupils, employees and
parents

Not applicable
 Involvement in the
development of teaching
materials and other
resources including ICT
Role Profile: Secondary Teacher Role Profile
Department: Community
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